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Jordan Says It Downed 3 Iranian Missiles Targeting Kingdom
Jordan's army said on Monday that air defences had downed three Iranian missiles targeting the kingdom, with no injuries or damage reported.
France Says Two Of Its Diplomats "Detained, Physically Abused" In Iran
Two French diplomats in Iran suffered "an extremely serious act of intimidation" by Islamic republic security services, with one of them physically abused, France's foreign minister said Monday.
27 Dead, 83 Missing From Capsised Guyana Ferry
At least 27 people are dead and 83 more are missing after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana over the weekend, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Monday.
US Slams "Dangerous" China Action In Sea Clash With Philippines Navy
Washington on Monday condemned what it called "dangerous and aggressive" action by China, whose personnel are accused of injuring a Filipino sailor at a shoal in the disputed South China Sea.
Missiles Hit US Base In Kuwait As Iran Declares "Full-Scale War"
The Iranian army said early Tuesday it had targeted a US base in Kuwait with missiles, as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict had morphed into a "full-scale war".
Wes Streeting Named New UK Defence Minister
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appointments ran into the night.
"Discriminatory Treatment": US Imposes New 50% Tariffs On Certain Canadian Goods
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing "discriminatory treatment" in the areas of alcohol, automobiles and dairy products.
118 Cops Injured, 70 Detained After CJP Protest Turns Violent In Delhi
CJP Protest: Police said around 70 protesters have been detained and legal proceedings have been initiated.
US Launches New Round Of Strikes On Iran, Now 10th Nights In A Row
The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
"No More Elections": Nicaragua President In 1st Public Appearance In 2 Months
Ortega, who has continuously held power since 2007 following an earlier presidential term in the 1980s, said the move will close off any path to the opposition, although he did not provide details about carrying out the measure.
Netanyahu Won't Be Arrested In Any Shape Or Form: Trump After Mamdani Threat
"Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America," Trump wrote.
20 Killed, 100 Missing In Afghanistan Flooding
Only mud remained where riverside shops previously stood in Parun, the provincial capital where residents were searching for their mayor among others.
Israel's Leading Leftist Party Launches Electoral Campaign
Israel's largest leftist party on Monday launched its campaign for the legislative election due to be held in October, after having selected its list of candidates in the primaries.
Iran Will Pay Many Times Over Every Time They Kill American Soldier: Trump
Washington has announced over the weekend three new military deaths and one service member missing in action in Middle East.
Jewellery Sold On Amazon, TikTok Shop Contains Toxic Metal Linked To Cancer, Report Finds
Cadmium is considered even more hazardous than mercury regarding long-term toxicity.
Pak's "Victim Card" On Indus Waters Can't Change India's Decision: Sources
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will never function for India in its present form and India would consider a renegotiation only if Pakistan takes credible steps to abjure terrorism
4 Indians killed, one critical after attack on ship at Odesa port in Ukraine
The ship, MV Golden Leo, had 17 crew members on board at the time of the attack, including five Indian nationals.
Khalil Al-Hayya: Man Who Led Gaza Ceasefire Talks Will Now Lead Hamas
Al-Hayya rose steadily in prominence as senior Hamas figures were killed one after another, including Ismail Haniyeh, assassinated in Tehran in July 2024.
"Eye For An Eye": Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade On Saudi Arabia
The Houthis fired missiles at an airport in the southern Saudi Arabian city of Abha last Monday, after the Yemeni government said it hit Sanaa airport to block a flight from Iran with a Houthi delegation aboard it.
